Arena Children's General Purpose
Feeling balanced and in control makes learning to ride easier and more fun for your young rider. Built around small riders for lessons, first jumps and riding out, it has a comfortable seat, specially positioned Ergonomic Stirrup Bars and a front Flexibloc with padded knee inserts to help them find a natural position.
European leather keeps it looking lovely, and the wipe-clean lining is practical to care for.
For your pony's comfort, this saddle includes HART
Horse and Rider Technology is the epitome of comfort with the added practicality of being fully adjustable, so your young rider and their pony are presentation perfect throughout their journey.
Size Guide
The chart shows the main measurements of the Arena Children's General Purpose for each seat size. Use it to compare with the saddle your young rider uses now.
For your young rider
- Seat size depends on their build, the length of their thigh and the riding they do, so compare with a saddle they already find comfortable.
- If they are between sizes, try both if you can, or ask your saddle fitter or stockist.
For your pony
- Fit is about comfort, balance and how your pony moves, not one number on a chart, so we would always start with a qualified saddle fitter you trust.
- The width can be changed with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, so you or your saddle fitter can adjust it as your pony changes shape.
Measurements are a guide only. They are rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converted to inches, and the organic shape of saddlery means small differences between pieces are normal.
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Which saddle can my child move up to?
When your child needs more room, the Arena Pony General Purpose comes in 38 cm/15" and 40 cm/16".What else do I need with a children's saddle?
A girth and stirrup leathers. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit and EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Pony/Jump Pack let you adjust the fit as your pony changes, and a saddle fitter can help you set it up.Is there a warranty?
Yes. The tree has a 10-year warranty and materials and workmanship have two years. Claims are made through your stockist, so keep your receipt and warranty card. -
Approximate weight: 4.3 kg/9.5 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options. Fitted with a Medium (black) EASY-CHANGE gullet. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit, EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Pony/Jump Pack and EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge are available separately, as are a girth and stirrup leathers. Fit is about comfort, balance and how your horse moves, not one number on a chart, so we would always start with a qualified saddle fitter you trust.
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- Clean the leather with Arena Glycerine Soap to remove surface dirt and oil, let it dry, then condition it with Arena Leather Balsam.
- Both come in the Arena Leather Care Pack.
- Wipe the technical lining clean with a damp cloth.
- The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty.
For a step-by-step guide to looking after your leather, read Saddle care 101 and our care instructions.
Key Features
- Panel: a performance panel with a generous footprint and gradually tapered edges for a gentle transition of weight, with provision for lift adjustments for balance and stability
- Seat: a comfortable seat anatomically sculpted from multiple layers of foam to keep a young rider balanced and supported
- Stirrup bar: Ergonomic Stirrup Bars, specially positioned to help a young rider find a natural, balanced position
- Girth points: short triple girth points with a point strap and balance fitting option, on the QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System, which take a long girth
- Flexiblocs: a front Flexibloc with padded knee inserts
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